THE PATH TO YOUR POTENTIAL:

There is a path out there that few even consider, let alone have the courage to take. It is a path that will lead you to the limits of your own potential. The decision to start down this path is one that was made long before now. Because deep within, you've always known that you have more to offer than just a degree, more to offer than just 40 hours a week. Maybe this feeling is nothing more than ambition or an eagerness to accomplish greater things. Or perhaps you are indeed one of the few with the mettle to lead Marines.

Leading Marines is one of the most challenging endeavors a person can choose to undertake. Because to stand in front of the smartest, toughest, most elite military force in the world, rank is not enough. You will also need unflinching courage, strength and character. These traits are not taught or handed out, they must be earned. You do this by attending both Officer Candidates School and The Basic School, the most intense officer training program on earth. This is where your potential becomes your only limit, where you find what you are truly made of, and where you may one day utter the words, "Follow me."

A CAREFULLY CONSIDERED DECISION:

As you pause to ponder your future, know that the United States Marine Corps is not a place to simply brush up on your leadership skills. It is not a finishing school or your ticket to far-away lands. It is the finest military organization in the world. It demands the most of its members and returns the same. Those who become Marine Officers believe there is something within that sets them apart. It is a longing to stand taller, go farther, and leave limits and expectations behind. Every time they consider the future, they feel confident that something great lies just beyond the horizon. And tomorrow is always an opportunity to achieve greatness. If you are familiar with this desire, if you posses the intangible qualities of the Marine Officer, perhaps one day you will be counted among the few and the proud.

LINKS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A MARINE OFFICER:

Officer Programs
Officer Candidates School (OCS)
Platoon Leaders Class (PLC)
Officer Candidates Class (OCC)
Financial Assistance